Day one saw athletes from Banook pick up multiple medals in the 2023 CKC Canadian National Championships being held on Lake Banook in Dartmouth Nova Scotia.

In the Junior Men K1 200m event, Ian Gaudet took Gold and the Canadian Champion title. Ian also picked up a silver medal in the Senior Men K1 500m event.

Ivy Murphy won silver in the U18 Women K1 200m final, as well as placing third for bronze in the U18 Women K1 500m event.

Picking up his first national recognition, Leif Mitchell won bronze in the U16 Men K1 1000m final.

Winning the Don Ring Memorial Trophy, Alex Canning took gold in the Junior Men K1 500m final, making him the current Canadian Champion. The Don Ring Memorial Trophy described on CKC's site as "Introduced 2007; donated by the Ring family of Nova Scotia to recognize Don’s commitment to the sport in various capacities with the Banook Canoe Club and the Atlantic Division and instilling in his family the need to give back to the sport. Introduced 2007; donated by the Ring family of Nova Scotia to recognize Don’s commitment to the sport in various capacities with the Banook Canoe Club and the Atlantic Division and instilling in his family the need to give back to the sport."

Congratulations to all athletes! In the paraphrased words of Banook Coach Karen Furneaux, whether you've made it to the podium, made it to the final, qualified to get here, or missed the cut, Gold is within each of you. Well done to all of Banook's athletes, and to all competitors for putting on a spectacular day of racing today.

Cover photo featuring Alex Canning.